In 1846, Mexico and the United States went to war over territory that covered a half-million square miles. The outcome of this war determined the size, shape, and wealth of the two nations and marked the beginning of a unique Mexican American culture.
Invasión Yanqui: The U.S.-Mexican War, 1846–1848 uses paintings, lithographs, sketches, letters, diaries, sheet music, print documents, and artifacts from museums and libraries in both the United States and Mexico to narrate the story of the often overlooked U.S.-Mexican War. Panel topics include:
Invasión Yanqui is an exhibition by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Language | English and Spanish |
Content | 10 double sided panels 11 support legs |
Space Requirements | 90 square feet of floor space (18’ x 5’) |
Shipping Weight and Dimensions | Travels in 3 fiber cases:
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Rental Fee* | $400* |
Rental Period | 4 weeks |
*Rental fees are based primarily on the cost of shipping. Prices may vary based on current fuel surcharges or venue location within the state of Texas. Out-of-state rentals are priced on an individual basis. Please call for a rental fee quote specific to your venue.
A specified number of print materials are provided with this exhibition at no additional cost. Additional copies of these materials may be obtained for a nominal fee:
Invasión Yanqui press release.
A publicity image is available for promoting this exhibition at your venue. Please contact the exhibitions coordinator to request an electronic file of this image. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the exhibitions coordinator to process your request.
Venues may request a CD with the Humanities Texas logo in a number of electronic file formats for use when developing print and online promotional materials. Logo files are also available for download on the logo page.
Call 512.440.1991 or email
exhibitions@humanitiestexas.org.
All dates available. Contact us to reserve this exhibiton for the upcoming year.